சாதனை படைத்தார் சச்சின்

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 ஆசிய கின்னத்திக்கான போட்டித்தொடரில் பங்களாதேஷ் அணிக்கு எதிராக டாக்காவில் வைத்து இன்று தனது 100 வது சதத்தினை
சச்சின் டெண்டுல்கர் பதித்துள்ளார்.கிரிக்கெட் வரலாற்றில் தனி ஒரு மனிதனால்

சனல் 4 தொலைக்காட்சி நிறுவனத்திடம் புலிகளின் தலைவர் பிரபாகரன் குறித்த ’பரபரப்பான’ வீடியோவும் சிக்கியுள்ளது?

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லண்டனைச் சேர்ந்த சனல் 4 டிவி நிறுவனத்திடம் விடுதலைப்புலிகள் இயக்கத் தலைவர் பிரபாகரன் குறித்த பரபரப்பான வீடியோவும் கிடைத்துள்ளதாக டெய்லி மெயில் இதழ் செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது. அதில் மிகக் கொடூரமான

Syrian Activists: Women, Children Massacred in Homs

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 The Syrian government and opposition activists traded accusations Monday for the killings of dozens of civilians in the embattled city of Homs. Syrian government troops, meanwhile, continued their offensive in northern Idlib province

Vijay's heroine comes to politics

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Remember Rakshitha, who was part of Tamil movies like Vijay starrer 'Madurey' and STR starrer 'Dum'. The Sandalwood actress bid adieu to cinema after she entered wedlock with popular Kannada director

Sivaji Ganesan's 'Karnan' re-release

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Late ace film star and the matinee idol of millions, Sivaji Ganesan's epic project 'Karnan' that released way back in 1964 is releasing again in digitized format. The film will be gracing screens come March 16 for which reservations begin from March 14.  It will be showcased in DTS screens

Sri Lanka to cut growth forecast below 8%

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Sri Lanka's central bank will soon lower its 2012 growth forecast of 8 percent to a figure no lower than 7 percent, owing to tighter monetary policy measures and the depreciation of the rupee, the bank's governor said.

The bank had originally forecast this year's growth at 8 percent, slowing from an estimated 8.3 percent expansion in 2011.

International News - At least 16 killed in Afghanistan when a US soldier shot at civilians

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At least 16 civilians were reported killed in an apparent shooting by U.S. service member in southern Afghanistan

Foreign Media reports monitored by our desk reveal that a US Soldier walked out of his base in southern Afghanistan on Sunday and started shooting Afghan civilians.

Sri Lanka series will help England prepare for India Tests: Andy Flower

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Andy Flower has challenged his England players to prove they can cope with the demands of playing in the sub-continent during their forthcoming series against Sri Lanka.

England coach Flower wants a much-improved effort in the two-Test series in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to introduce a pricing formula for private transport charges

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Private Transport Minister of Sri Lanka C.B. Ratnayake says measures are to be taken to control the charges of private transport modes like three-wheelers, taxis and school vans to prevent the private transport provides from overcharging commuters.

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission to monitor implementation of accessibility laws for disabled persons

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka is to monitor the implementation of the regulations on accessibility for disabled persons.
The Commission monitors the implementation of the regulations in public buildings, and places where common services are available.

Sri Lanka needs to commit to fully implement LLRC recommendations - Japanese special envoy

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Sri Lanka needs to be committed to fully implement the recommendations made by the Lesson Learned and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) in its report, Japanese special envoy to Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi has said.
Akashi has expressed his view at a meeting with government

'Magalir Mattum' - Star-studded affair

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'Magalir Mattum' that's scheduled to take place tomorrow, March 10, is all set to woo the audience as a star studded affair. The event will take place between 4 pm and 8 pm at the Rani

Sri Lanka to resist US war crimes resolution

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Sri Lanka on Thursday dismissed as "ill-timed and ill-conceived" a US move at the UN Human Rights Council to censure Colombo over alleged crimes against humanity in the final phase of its separatist war.

Water Supply Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said Sri Lanka was

India should back resolution against Sri Lanka: Karunanidhi

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DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Friday said India should declare support for the U.S.-backed resolution against Sri Lanka in the ongoing United Nations Human Rights Council meet in Geneva for alleged “war crimes” on Tamils during the internal conflict.

Lanka throws open area where Prabhakaran made his last stand

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Three years after its army dealt a death blow to Tamil Tigers on the white sands of Nanthikandal lagoon killing the outfits top leaders including Velupillai Prabhakaran, Sri Lanka has opened the area to public.

Paceman Clint McKay leads Australia to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in third final in Adelaide

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 McKay followed an invaluable batting cameo with a miserly five-wicket haul as Australia, after stumbling to 231 all out, bowled the tourists out for 215 with seven balls remaining at Adelaide Oval.

France's Six Nations grand slam hopes end with Irish draw

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France's hopes of a Six Nations grand slam were dashed on Sunday despite fighting back from 17-6 at the break to draw 17-all with Ireland at the Stade de France

UN Security Council to resume Iran nuclear talks

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The UN Security Council and Germany has accepted an offer to resume talks with Iran on their nuclear programme, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (pictured) announced Tuesday

NFF launches Anti-Conspiracy programmes

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The National Freedom Front (Jathika Nidahas Peramuna) led by Minister Wimal Weerawanshe has organised series of programmes to enlighten people on the challenges being posed by pro-tiger terrorist international forces against the freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country

Reporters attacked in India

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A group of  reporters are hiding in a bathroom inside a school building in  Utthar Pradesh, India with Samajwadi workers outside, threatening to break down the door after the counting of election results in the Utthar Pradesh was completed. 

India's support to SL untenable-Jaya

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 Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday termed India's support to Sri Lanka at the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) untenable and demanded support for the US resolution next month on accountability issues of the Sri Lankan civil war.

Tamil film 'Aravaan' to recreate the ancient Madurai

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New Delhi: Eagerly awaited Tamil film 'Aravaan' is a period flick based on the novelist Venkatesan's book 'Kaaval Kottam' and stars Aadhi, Dhansika and Archana Kavi in the main roles. Kabir Bedi is also playing a

நீரிழிவு நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தும் பாதாம் பருப்பு

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நீரிழிவு நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தும் ஆற்றல் பதாம் பருப்புக்கு உண்டு என்று புதிய ஆய்வொன்றின் மூலம் தெரியவந்துள்ளது.
நீரிழிவு நோயினால் இன்சுலின் குறையலாம்
அல்லது

சாதனை படைத்த மங்காத்தா

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சிங்கப்பூரில் நடந்த சர்வதேச தமிழ் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் விழாவில் அஜீத்தின் மங்காத்தாவுக்கு 5 விருதுகள் கிடைத்துள்ளது.
ஐ.எம்.என் பத்திரிக்கை ஏற்பாடு செய்திருந்த

Sri Lanka and its ‘Geneva-problem’

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The year 2009 was when the Western group of States at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) made a serious diplomatic blunder, by attempting to pass a resolution against Sri Lanka. The West missed the plot. This was just days after a bloody three decades long war had

'Lulzsec hackers' arrested in international swoop''

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The suspected leader of the hacking group Lulzsec has pleaded guilty to carrying out high profile attacks on several companies.

Hector Xavier Monsegur had been charged with conspiracy to engage in computer hacking according to unsealed court papers filed in Manhattan.

Sri Lanka row over Catholic letter on human rights

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One of Sri Lanka's governing parties has called for the prosecution of a leading bishop after he condemned the government's human rights record.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Mannar and 30 priests wrote to the UN Human Rights Council calling for an inquiry into the legacy of Sri

Sports degree for Sri Lankan athletes

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Sri Lanka Ministry of Higher Education has decided to offer the internationally awarded athletes the chance to follow a degree course on sports.
According to the degree programme that is to be started in 2012, athletes who have won

Sri Lanka banking delegation in Qatar to attract investments

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A high-profile banking delegation is currently on a three-day tour in the oil-rich country of Qatar to market Sri Lanka's impressive post-war economic growth and attract more foreign investments to the country.

Sri Lanka win over Australia by 3-wickets

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Sri Lanka completed the biggest one-day international run chase at Bellerive to down Australia by three wickets on Friday night.

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene (85 off 81 balls) and Dinesh Chandimal (80 off 119) led the way as the visitors made 7-283 with four balls to spare.

Sri Lanka wins PATA Grand and Gold Awards

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Sri Lanka has been awarded the PATA Grand Award 2012 for Heritage and Culture, and a Gold Award for Environment.  The Grand Awards have been presented to outstanding entries in four principal categories such as Education and Training, Environment, Marketing and Heritage and Culture.

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Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was hospitalized in Melbourne,Australia after a fall is now reported to be out of danger, reports from Melbourne said.

Sri Lanka Schools take the plum

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sri Lanka Schools Basketball team led by Praneeth Udumalgala created history when they overcame much favourite Colombo BC 65-42 in the Men’s final of the 49th Senior Basketball Nationals last Thursday at Police Park basketball courts.
Sri Lanka Schools Basketball team reached the final after a lapse of 23 years. And they were always in the lead in all four quarters. Colombo Basketball team, that consisted some veteran cagers found it difficult

Mahela hails ‘special’ Chandimal

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Mahela Jayawardene believes Sri Lanka have found a special player in Dinesh Chandimal after his third half-century of the series helped set up a record chase at Bellerive Oval. Chandimal scored 80 and kept the chase on track after Jayawardene fell for 85, and although he was out to an ill-judged attempted paddle off Ryan Harris, he had done enough to allow the tail to finish the job.

BLUNT WORD BARRAGE FOR U.S. IN GENEVA

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Even as supportive elements of government plan to get on the streets to protest against perceived US interference in Colombo and other parts of Sri Lanka, here in Geneva, the tone and the content of the Sri Lankan campaign against a US backed resolution targeting the country, seems to get increasingly blunt, even shrill.

Joes go to lunch with 60 run lead .

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St. Josephs were 111/6, in their second innings when play was stopped for lunch on the second day of the annual “Battle of the Saints” encounter played at the P.Saravanamuththu grounds currently. The Josephians currently lead the Peterites by 60 runs. Catch the match live on http://sports.dailymirror.lk/ which gives you a live webcast and a comprehensive updates of the match.

30,000 Kg of Veggies Destroyed .

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Over 30,000 Kilos of vegetables were destroyed this morning at the Dambulla Economic Centre, traders at the Centre said.They said that the stock of vegetables were destroyed due to lack of demand for the goods. Traders also revealed that there is an extra supply of vegetables for which no demand exists and since the good are perishable they have no option but to destroy them

St.Peter's Win Big Match .

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St. Peters College Colombo beat their traditional rivals St. Josephs College Colombo by six wickets a short while ago in the annual Battle of the Saints encounter played at the P.Sara

HIV AIDS cases increase

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While the global level of HIV and AIDS cases have increased the number of patients in Sri Lanka too have increased in 2010,according to health statistics.
In 2009 only a little over 300 cases were reported but it had increased to over 1300 in 2010,it noted.

Kataragama gems an incentive to the economy

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The valuable gems found in the new land at Tammennawa,Kataragama is an added benefit and incentive to the national economy, the Gems and Jewelery Authority believes.

Two day workshop for govt. members

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A special workshop for the government members is now being held under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The focus of the workshop is economy, political communication, politics and administrative reforms, national security and collaborative responsibility
The workshop is held at Diyathalawa today (03) and tomorrow (04

North not militarised - Gotabhaya

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Sri Lankan defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied he was militarising the northern region and insisted troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and were spread across all 22 districts on the island.

He was responding to the charge by Tamil parties and the diaspora that army camps flooded the north even after the government won the war over 30 months ago and no civilian activity — not even family celebrations — could happen without the presence of an army officer.

Accidental fall:Keheliya out of danger

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Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was hospitalized in Melbourne,Australia after a fall is now reported to be out of danger, reports from Melbourne said.

Case Against Srilankan President Dismissed By US COURT

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A United States federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa noting that President Rajapaksa is immune from lawsuits as a sitting Head of State.

The court noted that head of state immunity is a well-established legal principal in the United States. The U.S. State Department had entered a motion asking that the case be dismissed because of the immunity precedent.